Brewers Spent Grain Pellets from Japan
Pelleted byproduct from the beer brewing process consisting of barley husks, spent grains, and yeast residues. Classified under HTS 2308.00.98 as vegetable residues used in animal feeding, not specified elsewhere, derived from malted grains during fermentation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 14% to prevent mold during shipping; test certificates often required by customs
• Provide documentation proving it's a brewing byproduct, not human food grade, to avoid reclassification
• Check for pesticide residues as vegetable origin; fumigation certificates may be needed for bulk shipments